$61 billion payoff from Eagle Ford

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Flares burn under the Texas sky near petroleum and gas storage tanks in McMullen County, Texas. The sight of oil and gas equipment in counties over the Eagle Ford shale formation is becoming more common as drilling in the area increases. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net

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Flares burn under the Texas sky near petroleum and gas storage tanks in McMullen County, Texas. The sight of oil and gas equipment in counties over the Eagle Ford shale formation is becoming more common as drilling in the area increases. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net